Jessica Alba has the most beautiful hair, and her updos are stunning. Here’s a quick hair tutorial on how to re-create the coveted Jessica Alba braided updo from the Oscars. This updo is timeless, as many of my hair clients still request this look for weddings, photo shoots, and special occasions. Beauty bonus: You don’t need a lot of time, tools, or experience with my little styling tricks below.

Supplies:

Teasing comb

Three rubber bands

Firm holding hairspray

Hair pins

Instructions:

Step 1: Create a French braid to frame your front fringe. This style works great with or without bangs.

Step 2: Place the back of your hair into three ponytails. Hold in place with rubber bands and tease the root of each ponytail with a teasing brush.

Step 3:Form buns with each ponytail. Secure buns in place with hair pins to give the illusion of one giant bun that runs the width of your entire head. This technique creates fullness and makes for a long lasting style.

Step 4: Widen your front face-framing braid and pin it against and around your giant bun so the look becomes completely unified.

Maritza Buelvas is an editor, beauty contributor and hair artist via her site Beauty For Bloggers. She enjoys experiencing breakfast moments with her two adorable young boys and reviewing romantic escapes with her husband. She resides in Chicago and can be found on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.